Chef – Trainee Chef Trainer

OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced chef ready for a change?

If you are an experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager who would like to move into a Training role where you can share your Culinary Expertise and Inspire Future Chefs … then we want to hear from you!

V Selective are working with an award-winning training provider who are looking to recruit a Trainee Chef Trainer – sharing your skills with apprentices and helping develop the chefs of the future.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a career change that will enable you to utilise your experience as a chef, working Monday to Friday, with a mix of home-based working and workplace visits, offering a better work-life balance.

A typical week will include around 3 days of travel within your area to visit apprentices, with the rest of your time spent working from home. A full driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.

Full Training is provided – you are being hired for your knowledge and experience gained as a Chef.

Applicants should be based in and around Hull, Goole, Scunthorpe, Thorne or Doncaster.

THE ROLE

• Guiding apprentices at all levels, helping them develop their skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Supporting apprentices at the organisations award-winning Chef Academy. Providing hands-on training in essential techniques.
• Personalising learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.
• Demonstrating how functional skills like maths and English fit into the culinary world.
• Building relationships with employers and updating them on their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Applicants must have:
• Demonstrable experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Ideally, a professional culinary qualification.
• Confidence with technology and good organisational skills.
• Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your region.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• A starting salary of £27,000 plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five additional days’ leave.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital treatment plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.
• Access to qualifications and development opportunities to help you grow in your role, including an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

Sounds Interesting? Please apply and you can discuss this role further with a Consultant, who can answer any questions you may have.